<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TheresaSimms Fiction ]]></title><description><![CDATA[TheresaSimms Fiction ]]></description><link>https://www.theresasimmsfiction.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:54:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theresasimmsfiction.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[MFA Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently, I'm  working on You Know Your Brother for my MFA thesis. I'm tightening my plot outline and solidifying my  introductive chapter/inciting incident. As I head into Speculative Fiction 2, it's looking like we will be learning more about dialogue, scene development,  and ensuring our plots are set as we continue writing our pieces. I'm also taking an editing and coaching class that has been nothing but enlightening. After this term, I will have six mroe classes to complete to...]]></description><link>https://www.theresasimmsfiction.com/post/mfa-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a931dd27ba802b41b8f94e7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:01:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1f7f_a3cbb2e5ab864ccd8b267bfeb4d6b426~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nightmareweavertes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Scenes of My Latest Short Story: Hunger for Perfection ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if you met a combination of Patrick Bateman and Ed Gein, but they were studying to be a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills? If this concept sounds intriguing to you, pre-order Tales from the Menu now! https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Menu-Pale-Beyond-S1V1-ebook/dp/B0H7FBC434/ The Inspiration: 	In 20220, at twenty-eight year sold, I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. My mental health took a nosedive from the lack of hormones combined with the sheer horror of this diagnosis. I...]]></description><link>https://www.theresasimmsfiction.com/post/behind-the-scenes-of-my-latest-horror-novel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8cdade91ea1d0846e2f358</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:59:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1f7f_92cfdd7726be4111af6b67d1c3ffa075~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nightmareweavertes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the Telling: An Anthology]]></title><description><![CDATA[When starting my MFA program, an instructors hit on the importance of joining a writers group. I did a quick google search and started looking into chapters affiliated with the California Writer's Club. I decided to attend one of the Writers of Kern meetings and then joined. 	Since last Spring, I have gotten to attend monthly meetings and conferences that have allowed me the opprotunity to grow my writing network, and learn more about the buisness of publishing. I'm a part of the bi-monthly...]]></description><link>https://www.theresasimmsfiction.com/post/exploring-the-dark-aesthetic-of-horror-fiction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8cdaddad26732f5ff04ac5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:59:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1f7f_f71665116450427a9934b1b1ddef89bf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_579,h_868,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nightmareweavertes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>